Monthly Archives: July 2012

In 1893 Austria-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany headed to Chicago’s World Fair, and in front of millions of people, unveiled their new invention; the Vienna Chicago-style hot dog which would become an essential part of Chicago’s culture.   … Continue reading →

When the news broke early this year that Charlie Trotter would be closing his restaurant after 25 years, I knew right there and then that a trip to Chicago was in order. I’ve heard about Trotter’s for years. Not only … Continue reading →